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MA05 CGU

2005 BMW R1150

Red Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

17,471 mi
Last recorded17,471 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW R115025,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 CGU
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 17,471 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 17,462 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 17,266 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 16,682 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 16,682 miles

Central Rear Upper Rear reflector missing rear reflector missing - added as needed (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2016 16,643 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 Sep 2015 16,478 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 15,814 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 15,151 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2012 15,099 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 14,435 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 14,131 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 13,060 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 12,040 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R1150?

Based on 51,143 MOT tests across 3,967 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
1,399
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
3,967
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 623
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 224
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 179
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 105
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 86
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MA05 CGU is a 2005 BMW R1150 in Red with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2005 BMW R1150 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.7% with a typical mileage of 25,564 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW R1150 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 623 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MA05 CGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1150 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this BMW R1150 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MA05 CGU registered?

MA05 CGU is a 2005 BMW R1150, first registered on 19 March 2005.

Is MA05 CGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA05 CGU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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